Denver Academy

Denver Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 2-12
4400 E Iliff Ave,  Denver, CO
4.1
4.5

School Details

Students
451
Head of School
Mark Twarogowski
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$41,350

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
65
Part Time Teachers
26
College Prep
Average ACT
28
Math
24
English
28
Reading
31
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
79%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
69.2%
Female
30.8%
White
81%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black
3.6%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Special Education Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Denver 22 Students
Colorado State University 17 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 16 Students
University of Arizona 13 Students
University of Colorado Denver 11 Students
Reed College 9 Students
University of Northern Colorado 8 Students
Colorado School of Mines 7 Students
Regis University 7 Students
Whitman College 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Business 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
English 6 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Engineering 5 Students
History 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Criminology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 38 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/24/2024
The teachers are a special breed of amazing. I have huge praises for every single one we have had to date. As for what I would like to see change, I have nothing major to add here.
5.0 Parent
4/24/2021
Small class sizes, a lot of individual attention. Teachers are excellent at understanding and working with students. Students are held accountable and learn to advocate for themselves.
5.0 Parent
4/23/2021
Amazing, caring staff geared towards helping every child succeed. My daughter's confidence has soared since attending DA. She loves going to school everyday, and genuinely enjoys learning now, as compared to her previous school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 33 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/12/2026
this is a phenomenal school. It determines how a student can learn and provides them with the self-esteem that the student can accomplish whatever they do. The teachers provide the tools the student can use to help them succeed. They did wonders for our son and he is now a nurse as a result. We neve...
5.0 parent
4/10/2026
I can't say enough about how this school has changed my son's life. I am a psychiatrist and someone I know whose son went to DA suggested we consider it for high school. I feel like it was a turning point for all of us. I have never seen a group of teachers who are more encouraging, engaged, fun, th...
1.0 other
3/30/2026
Felt like a scam. We paid a lot of money just to be given the same amount of support I received in public school with a 504. Not very supportive when it comes to REAL meltdowns that often come along with autism or other mental health issues.
5.0 parent
2/23/2024
Denver Academy is an exceptional school for neurodiverse learners. They go to extraordinary lengths to understand how your child learns best and tailors their education accordingly. The teachers are highly trained and are invested in the growth of your child. My son has truly blossomed here and LOVE...

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Denver Academy is a private school for students in grades 2-12 located at 4400 E Iliff Ave in Denver, CO. Annual tuition is $41,350. The school has a total enrollment of 451 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 28. The average home value in this area is $707,209. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Apostolic Academy, Accelerated Schools, St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Denver Academy.

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